@article{HebestreitLandsAlarieetal.2018, author = {Hebestreit, Helge and Lands, Larry C. and Alarie, Nancy and Schaeff, Jonathan and Karila, Chantal and Orenstein, David M. and Urquhart, Don S. and Hulzebos, Erik H. J. and Stein, Lothar and Schindler, Christian and Kriemler, Susi and Radtke, Thomas}, title = {Effects of a partially supervised conditioning programme in cystic fibrosis: an international multi-centre randomised controlled trial (ACTIVATE-CF): study protocol}, series = {BMC Pulmonary Medicine}, volume = {18}, journal = {BMC Pulmonary Medicine}, doi = {10.1186/s12890-018-0596-6}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-227960}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Background Physical activity (PA) and exercise have become an accepted and valued component of cystic fibrosis (CF) care. Regular PA and exercise can positively impact pulmonary function, improve physical fitness, and enhance health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, motivating people to be more active is challenging. Supervised exercise programs are expensive and labour intensive, and adherence falls off significantly once supervision ends. Unsupervised or partially supervised programs are less costly and more flexible, but compliance can be more problematic. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of a partially supervised exercise intervention along with regular motivation on forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) at 6 months in a large international group of CF patients. Secondary endpoints include patient reported HRQoL, as well as levels of anxiety and depression, and control of blood sugar. Methods/design It is planned that a total of 292 patients with CF 12 years and older with a FEV1 ≥ 35\% predicted shall be randomised. Following baseline assessments (2 visits) patients are randomised into an intervention and a control group. Thereafter, they will be seen every 3 months for assessments in their centre for one year (4 follow-up visits). Along with individual counselling to increase vigorous PA by at least 3 h per week on each clinic visit, the intervention group documents daily PA and inactivity time and receives a step counter to record their progress within a web-based diary. They also receive monthly phone calls from the study staff during the first 6 months of the study. After 6 months, they continue with the step counter and web-based programme for a further 6 months. The control group receives standard care and keeps their PA level constant during the study period. Thereafter, they receive the intervention as well. Discussion This is the first large, international multi-centre study to investigate the effects of a PA intervention in CF with motivational feedback on several health outcomes using modern technology. Should this relatively simple programme prove successful, it will be made available on a wider scale internationally. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01744561; Registration date: December 6, 2012.}, language = {en} } @article{EngelWagnerSchelhornetal.2019, author = {Engel, Florian A. and Wagner, Matthias Oliver and Schelhorn, Franziska and Deubert, Felix and Leutzsch, Sascha and Stolz, Alexander and Sperlich, Billy}, title = {Classroom-Based Micro-Sessions of Functional High-Intensity Circuit Training Enhances Functional Strength but Not Cardiorespiratory Fitness in School Children — A Feasibility Study}, series = {Frontiers in Public Health}, volume = {7}, journal = {Frontiers in Public Health}, number = {291}, issn = {2296-2565}, doi = {10.3389/fpubh.2019.00291}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-195669}, year = {2019}, abstract = {The present study assessed the short-term effect of 6 min classroom-based micro-sessions of multi-joint functional high-intensity circuit training (FunctionalHIIT) performed by students during regular classes on parameters related to functional strength and cardiorespiratory fitness. In this randomized controlled 4-week study, 17 students (11 male; 6 female; age: 11.6 ± 0.2 years) performed 6 min of FunctionalHIIT (targeting >17 on the Borg scale) 4 days per week during regular school classes and 18 students (11 male; 7 female; age: 11.7 ± 0.3 years) served as control group (CG) without any additional in-class physical activity. The FunctionalHIIT group completed 86\% of all planned sessions (mean duration: 6.0 ± 1.5 min) with a mean RPE of 17.3 ± 2.1. Body height, mass and BMI did not differ between the groups at baseline or between pre- and post-testing (p > 0.05; eta2 ≤ 0.218). The performances in lateral jumping (p < 0.000; part eta2 = 0.382; Δ\% 4.6 ± 8.6), sit-ups (p < 0.000; part eta2 = 0.485; Δ\% 3.1 ± 8.6) and 20-m sprints (p < 0.000; part eta2 = 0.691; Δ\% 15.8 ± 5.4) improved in both groups with greater increase following FunctionalHIIT. No baseline differences and no interaction effects occurred in performance of 6 min run, flexibility, push-ups, balance, and long jump. Classroom-based FunctionalHIIT sessions, performed 4 days per week during 4 weeks did not improve variables related to aerobic endurance performance but enhanced certain parameters of functional strength in schoolchildren. As time is limited in the educational system of schools, FunctionalHIIT during regular school classes could offer a new perspective for increasing functional strength in schoolchildren.}, language = {en} }